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15 amazingly deceptive caterpillars

Peppered moth caterpillars

Peppered moth caterpillars mimic twigs — in behavior and appearance. These creatures employ countershading, which makes them appear flat from certain angles because the darker surface is directed toward the light.

Peppered moth caterpillars

Peppered moth caterpillars mimic twigs — in behavior and appearance. These creatures employ countershading, which makes them appear flat from certain angles because the darker surface is directed toward the light.